Senior Financial Analyst

TN United Kingdom; Chester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking market leader as a Senior Finance Analyst, where you will provide crucial financial analysis and support for business development. In this full-time role, you will create detailed financial models, evaluate risks, and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders. With a commitment to employee development and a supportive work environment, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a winning team while enjoying a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. If you're ready to take the next step in your finance career, apply now!

Benefits

25 days of annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Private Medical Cover via Bupa

Pension scheme with a great contribution

Life Assurance x4 your annual salary

Wellness support through Employee Assistance Programme

Eye Care Vouchers

Reward & Recognition programs

Discounts on over 50 retailers

Qualifications

• Experience in finance analysis and bid support.
• Ability to create detailed financial models and proposals.

Responsibilities

• Create costings and profit models for new business.
• Attend customer meetings to present financial proposals.

Skills

Qualified Accountant

Investment Appraisals

Excel Proficiency

Attention to Detail

Analytical Skills

General Accounting Practices

Excellent Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Senior Finance Analyst

Joining Great Bear as a Senior Finance Analyst, you will be providing financial analysis and bid support, working very closely with the Business Development team to play a pivotal role in winning and implementing new business.

This is a full-time, permanent position, working Monday to Friday, during office hours, offering a competitive salary and package with the opportunity to work for a forward-thinking market leader.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Create detailed costings and profit and loss models for warehousing, transportation, and added value services based on information provided by potential customers and the solutions design team.
2. Formulate viable proposals based on open book, tariffs, and hybrid commercial arrangements as appropriate.
3. Quantify the benefits of new business when integrated into existing operations.
4. Investigate ‘what-if’ scenarios and evaluate financial risks of proposals.
5. Generate documents and presentation materials to support bids.
6. Effectively communicate finance models and commercial proposals at internal bid reviews.
7. Attend customer meetings to present commercial aspects of proposals and answer finance-related questions as required.
8. Work with the larger finance team to create accurate weekly costings for new business wins and existing customer bases.
9. Complete investment appraisals (NPV, IRR, ROCE) for business cases.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Qualified accountant with experience in industry in a similar role.
• Experience in undertaking investment appraisals.
• High proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Attention to detail and an analytical approach.
• Experience with general accounting practices.
• Questioning and enquiring mindset with a desire to find more efficient methods for providing accurate financial data.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, sharing knowledge and improvement ideas.
• Hardworking, flexible, with a strong commitment to meeting deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels, including operational managers, directors, customers, suppliers, and internal staff.

Additional Information:

As part of our drive to make Great Bear a great place to work, we are committed to employee development and recognizing success. Our programs are open to all employees to help shape their future within logistics.

Our benefits include:

• 25 days of annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• Private Medical Cover via Bupa
• Pension scheme with a great contribution
• Life Assurance x4 your annual salary
• Wellness support through our Employee Assistance Programme
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Reward & Recognition programs
• Discounts on over 50 retailers via our benefit platform

If you meet the requirements and are looking for your next career opportunity, please apply now and become part of our #WinningTeam!